@richie

I've launched many products - some did well, some fell flat. The difference? Whether I caught the wave. Startups are like surfing: • The wave is the market opportunity • The surfboard is your product So, how do you spot an opportunity? Here's what you need to know: Many new founders obsess over building the perfect surfboard. They spend months optimizing every detail - but they never stop to ask: Is there even a wave to ride? The truth is, no matter how great your surfboard is, you're going nowhere without a wave. Waves come from disruption - the iPhone created massive ripples across industries, ChatGPT is doing it now, and regulatory changes create new opportunities. The key is asking the right questions: • Can I get in the water in time to catch the wave? (Speed to market) • Am I on the beach watching others ride it? (Too late) • Am I in the water, but the wave isn't here? (Too early) LLMs are causing a wave right now that will touch every industry. During our latest pivot… 1/2

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